crofter

[US]/ˈkrɔftə/
[UK]/'krɔftɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a tenant farmer in a small farm who cultivates crops and pays rent.
Word Forms
Pluralcrofters

Phrases & Collocations

Scottish crofter

traditional crofter

crofter lifestyle

Example Sentences

The crofter tended to his sheep in the highlands.

The crofter harvested his crops in the autumn.

The crofter lived a simple life in the countryside.

The crofter owned a small piece of land for farming.

The crofter relied on the weather for a good harvest.

The crofter's cottage was nestled among the fields.

The crofter's family worked together on the farm.

The crofter's sheep grazed peacefully in the meadow.

The crofter's tools were well-maintained for farming.

The crofter's livelihood depended on his crops and livestock.

Real-world Examples

" A Lannister of Casterly Rock wed to a crofter's daughter, " Bronn said. " How did you manage that? "

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones (Bilingual Edition)

Giant put the tip of his little finger in his ear to clean out the wax. " Command? Me? M'lord knows I'm just a crofter's get, on the Wall for poaching" ?

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

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